African Union Appoints Pantami as Co-Chair of the 4th Industrial Revolution Policy Council The African Union, through the African Scientific Research and Innovation Council (AU-ASRIC), has appointed Professor Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami as a Co-Chairman for the formulation and development of the 4th Industrial Revolution...

On Women Participation in the Tech Ecosystem By Shuaib S. Agaka A report recently released by the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) indicated a gender disparity in favour of males regarding participation in Nigeria's digital economy. This is a big problem that needs quick action. It...

Blockchain: Transforming Governance and Transparency in Nigeria By Shuaib S. Agaka Recently, a delegation from the University of Hertfordshire Law School, UK, paid a courtesy call to the Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Abdullahi Inuwa, at the agency’s corporate headquarters...

NADIR Hails NITDA DG on Award of Excellence in Public Service for Digital Innovation The Network of Advocates for Digital Reporting (NADIR) extends its heartfelt congratulations to Mallam Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, the Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), on being honored...

That NITDA/NYSC Model for Youth Empowerments By Shuaib S. Agaka Nigeria's youth unemployment crisis is one of the most pressing issues facing the nation today. According to recent statistics, more than half of the country's youth population is unemployed or underemployed. This high unemployment rate is...

Improving Cross-Border Data Services By Shuaib S. Agaka The collaboration between the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), the World Bank, and the World Trade Organisation marks a significant step towards realizing the potential of a digital transformation that promises to spur economic growth and development. The...